@mastersthesis {9940,
	title = {Understanding culturally responsive curriculum for urban minority youth through the voice of 4H youth \& educators},
	volume = {M.S.},
	year = {2018},
	month = {2018},
	school = {Pennsylvania State University},
	type = {Master{\textquoteright}s thesis},
	address = {University Park, PA},
	abstract = {<p>4-H has a long history of educating youth through experiential learning, historically in rural areas, focusing on the topics of agriculture and home economics. Today, 4-H exists in rural, suburban, and urban areas, and includes a variety of topics to foster youth development. Even with the expansion of 4-H into urban communities, the percentage of minority participants is comparatively lower than majority participants. The most recent National 4-H strategic plan focuses on cultural responsiveness and diversity inclusion to begin addressing this issue. This research examines the perspectives of 4-H educators and youth to understand the impact of culturally responsive curricula on minority youth motivation and engagement in 4-H programs. Furthermore, this thesis examines 4-H educator teaching practices also. Using a qualitative approach, youth and program staff from a Mid-Atlantic state were selected for in-depth focus groups and interviews.</p>},
	url = {https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/15036ccs5256},
	author = {Smith, Che{\textquoteright}nira}
}
